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Polio: 99.9% Defeated. What Will It Take to End It for Good?
January 16, 2026 · 6 minPolio once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children every year, striking fear into families across the world. Thanks to global vaccination efforts, cases have fallen by 99.9% since 1988. But polio is not gone yet. In this episode…
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Pig Tapeworm – from gut to brain
October 24, 2025 · 5 minA worm that can cause epilepsy? Meet Taenia solium — the pig tapeworm that travels from gut to brain, causing seizures and preventable epilepsy in millions. In this episode of Science in 5, Dr Bernadette Abela explains how this parasite…
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Little lungs, big risks: The RSV threat to infants
September 25, 2025 · 4 minDid you know that RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide? Each year it claims over 100 000 young lives. In this Science in 5 episode, WHO's Dr Daniel Feikin shares how new immunization options can protect your baby.
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The Race to Stop Cholera Before It's Too Late
September 10, 2025 · 6 minDid you know cholera still kills thousands every year — and outbreaks are rising, even in countries that hadn't seen it in decades? Dr. Kate Alberti is here to tell us how this deadly disease can be preventable and treatable. Learn what…
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Drowning: A silent public health threat
August 4, 2025 · 6 minDid you know that drowning is a leading causes of death among children aged 1-4 years globally and that someone loses their life to drowning every two minutes? Please watch Science in 5 with our expert Dr Caroline Lukaszyk as we discuss…
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Air pollution damages young brains
July 2, 2025 · 6 minDid you know that the air you breathe can harm your brain, and increase your risk for dementia, anxiety and depression ? Nine out of 10 people around the world breathe air that does not meet WHO's recommended air quality standards. Air…
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The Gift of Blood -- Why It Matters
June 13, 2025 · 5 minDid you know that you can save three lives in just ten minutes with the gift of your blood? What do countries need to do to have safe blood donation systems ? WHO's Dr Yuyun Maryuningsih explains all you need to know to donate blood…
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The tobacco trap – hooked by lies
May 29, 2025 · 5 minThe tobacco industry continues to sell death and destruction by using flavors, packaging and advertising. Is there any "safe" product or consumption method? How does tobacco use harm your body? Join us today in conversation with Simone…
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Vaccine safety explained: What the science actually says
May 1, 2025 · 6 minAre vaccines safe? What's actually in them? In this 2-part episode of Science in 5, WHO's Dr. Kate O'Brien breaks down how vaccines are tested, approved, and monitored even after they reach the public. She also explains what happens if a…
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Vaccines: Science vs. scare
April 24, 2025 · 5 minShould kids just "get the disease" instead of being vaccinated? Can vaccines really overwhelm a child's immune system? Who decides what vaccines we get—and why? If you're a new parent with questions about vaccines, you're not alone. In…
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Healthy births, saving mothers
April 7, 2025 · 5 minWhat does a mother need to know to ensure that she has a safe pregnancy and delivery? What are some warning signs to watch for? And what are a woman's rights while going through a pregnancy and delivery? Join our maternal health expert Dr…
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Facing the TB crisis
March 21, 2025 · 5 minSevere resource shortages are threatening the global response to end tuberculosis. Is the world on the brink of a global TB crisis? A quarter of the world's population could be infected with TB and not even know it. Is there a cure? What…